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Jason Treuting is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant impact in the world of contemporary classical music. He was born on December 28, 1977, in New York City, USA. From a young age, Treuting showed a keen interest in music, and he began playing the drums at the age of nine. He was inspired by his father, who was a jazz drummer, and he started taking lessons from him. Treuting attended the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, where he studied percussion and composition. He later went on to earn a Master of Music degree from the Yale School of Music. During his time at Yale, Treuting was a member of the renowned percussion quartet, So Percussion, which he co-founded with three other musicians. So Percussion quickly gained recognition for their innovative and experimental approach to percussion music. They performed at major venues and festivals around the world, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the Barbican Centre in London. They also collaborated with a wide range of artists, including Steve Reich, Bryce Dessner, and David Lang. Treuting's compositions have been performed by numerous ensembles, including the Kronos Quartet, the Bang on a Can All-Stars, and the American Composers Orchestra. He has also collaborated with a variety of artists, including the choreographer Susan Marshall and the visual artist Glenn Kotche. One of Treuting's most notable works is his composition, "Amid the Noise," which was commissioned by the Brooklyn Academy of Music. The piece is a multimedia work that combines live music, video, and lighting to create a unique and immersive experience for the audience. It has been performed at major venues around the world, including the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and the Holland Festival in Amsterdam. Treuting has received numerous awards and honors for his work as a composer and performer. In 2007, he was awarded a grant from the New York Foundation for the Arts. In 2012, he was named a United States Artists Fellow in Music. He has also been a recipient of the Chamber Music America Classical Commissioning Program and the American Composers Forum's McKnight Fellowship. In addition to his work as a composer and performer, Treuting is also an educator. He has taught at the Yale School of Music, Princeton University, and the Manhattan School of Music. He is currently a professor of music at the University of California, San Diego. Treuting's contributions to the world of contemporary classical music have been significant and far-reaching. His innovative and experimental approach to percussion music has inspired countless musicians and composers around the world. He continues to push the boundaries of classical music and create new and exciting works that challenge and engage audiences.

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